POE-Lenta Opens at Hub Hall by North Station/TD Garden in Boston

A well-known local chef and restaurateur has opened a second location of one of his dining spots.

According to a press release, POE-Lenta is now open at Hub Hall by North Station and TD Garden in Boston, joining its original location at Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway. The new outlet is run by by Brian Poe along with Guillermo Guzman, who is Poe's chef de cuisine at Tip Tap Room and Crane River Cheese Club, and it is an Italian cafe focusing on comfort food, offering such options as salads, fresh pasta dishes, sandwiches, and seasonal items, with the menu including fries, lollipop chicken parmigiana, wild game bolognese, bison meatball subs, and more.

The Time Out location of POE-Lenta first opened in the fall of 2024.

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The Chester Tavern Is Opening in Dorchester's Savin Hill Area

[Ed note: This article was updated to reflect a proposed name change for the upcoming place.]

It looks like people behind a pair of dining and drinking spots known for their comfort food and beer options will be opening a new restaurant, and this one will reside in a Boston neighborhood a bit south of downtown.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, a new restaurant tentatively being seen as a third location of the Five Horses Tavern team is looking to open in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester, moving into a space on Dorchester Avenue just south of the Savin Hill Avenue intersection. This jibes with an earlier article from the Boston Business Journal which first mentioned the plans, while the hearing notice states that the space would include a main dining area and a bar area, and it looks like an outdoor patio may be part of the plans as well. If approved, the new restaurant would join locations of Five Horses Tavern in Somerville's Davis Square and Boston's South End.

The address for the new restaurant in Savin Hill is 1121 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02125.

[May 12 update: The Dorchester Reporter confirms what we had heard a couple of weeks ago, that the new place coming to Savin Hill will be called The Chester Tavern instead of Five Horses Tavern, and it appears to be on the verge of opening. Its website can be found at https://www.thechestertavern.com/]

[June 16 update: An article from boston.com mentions that The Chester Tavern is now open.]

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Celine Plans to Open in the Former Blue Dragon Space in Boston's Fort Point

A new dining and drinking spot from a local restaurant group may be on its way to a space near the Boston waterfront.

According to a presentation page within the fortpointneighborhood.org website, Celine is planning to open on A Street in the Fort Point neighborhood, moving into the space that had once been home to Ming Tsai's Blue Dragon which was open from 2013 until the start of the pandemic in 2020. The page mentions that the proposed restaurant and bar would blend "the timeless comfort of an American tavern with Montreal-French technique and soul," including such options as roast chicken, burgers, a rotating raw bar, and "tavern classics elevated by Montreal classics and subtle French technique," along with wine and cocktails.

The team behind Celine is the Coda Restaurant Group (SRV Boston, The Salty Pig, Gufo, Baleia)

The address for the upcoming Celine is 324 A Street, Boston, MA, 02210.

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YellowBird Chicken in West Roxbury Has Closed; Building Slated for Demolition to Make Room for Condos

A chicken spot in a Boston neighborhood has shut down, as its building is apparently going to be torn down.

According to an article from Universal Hub, YellowBird Chicken in West Roxbury is no longer in business, as owner Brian Martell put up a Facebook post saying that condo development is being planned for the site. The eatery was known for its comfort food items including wings, rotisserie chicken, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, along with burgers, fish cakes, and salads.

The address for the now-closed YellowBird Chicken was 239 Grove Street, West Roxbury, MA, 02132.

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Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley Plans to Open in the Former Nusr-et Steakhouse Space in Boston's Back Bay

It looks like a small group of southern comfort food restaurants with roots in Texas could be expanding to Boston.

According to a licensing board hearing page within the city's website, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is looking to open in the Back Bay, moving into the space on Arlington Street that had previously been home to Nusr-et Steakhouse. If approved, the new location would join the original restaurant in Dallas along with others in Chicago, Washington, DC, Charlotte, and Atlanta, and based on those locations, some of the offerings could include such items as fried green tomatoes, seafood gumbo, southern fried chicken, pork chops, chicken fried steak, shrimp and grits, fried catfish, chicken and waffles, and fried okra.

Nusret Gökçe (AKA Salt Bae) first opened the Boston location of Nusr-et Steakhouse in 2020, taking over the space where Nahita had been, and before that, Liquid Art House.

The address for the proposed location of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is 100 Arlington Street, Boston, MA, 02116. The website for all locations is at https://kitchenkocktailsusa.com/

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The Purple Pig Opens in Marlborough

A new dining spot in MetroWest that focuses on Texas-style BBQ and Southern comfort food has opened.

According to a source (Gary Goldblatt). The Purple Pig is now open in Marlborough, moving into a space in the Twinboro Plaza on Route 20 by the Northborough line. The menu for the place--which focuses on takeout and catering--includes such items as chili, wings, burnt ends, smoked pastrami panini, crispy chicken waffle, smash burgers, a brisket sandwich, chicken and sausage jambalaya, pulled pork macaroni and cheese, ribs, Cajun rice, and corn pudding.

The address for The Purple Pig is 505 Boston Post Road W (Route 20), Marlborough, MA, 01752. Its website can be found at https://thepurplepigrestaurant.com/

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The Ginger Man Space in Downtown Boston Is for Lease

A restaurant in downtown Boston that has been known in part for its comfort food and craft beer may be closed permanently, as its space is now on the market.

According to a tweet and photo from @ConciergeBoston, The Ginger Man space on State Street in the Financial District is for lease, confirming what we heard from a couple of sources over the past several weeks who said the dining and drinking spot might be shuttered for good. A check on the place indicates that their Instagram page is down while their website says "temporarily closed," and their Facebook and Twitter pages have not been updated since 2020 and 2019, respectively.

The Boston location of The Ginger Man first opened in 2016, joining its original location in New York City that now appears to be closed as well. Both locations offered soups, salads, sandwiches, appetizers and snacks, and sausage platters along with an extensive list of beers, while wine, spirits, and cocktails were served as well.

The address for The Ginger Man in downtown Boston was 148 State Street, Boston, MA, 02109.

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Halfway Cafe in Marlborough Has Closed

A small local group of comfort food restaurants is now down to just two, as another location has shut down.

According to multiple sources, the Halfway Cafe in Marlborough is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the company saying the following:

...everything has a beginning and an end. We received an offer we couldn't refuse and thus we have decided to sell our Marlborough location. Due to labor and shortages we were forced to close the restaurant earlier than anticipated.

The post refers customers to outlets of the Halfway Cafe in Dedham and Watertown, both of which remain in operation.

The Marlbrough location of the Halfway Cafe, which had been in business for 23 years, is one of a few outlets that have closed over the past decade or so, including ones in Canton, Holbrook, and Maynard, the latter two of which became locations of The Brook Kitchen & Tap (the Maynard location of The Brook is no longer in operation).

The address for the Halfway Cafe in Marlborough was 820 Boston Post Road E, Marlborough, MA, 01752. The websites for the remaining two locations can be found at https://www.halfwaycafe.com/

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Update: Sam Walker's Tavern to Open in Former Waxy O'Connor's Space in Woburn

A dining and drinking spot that is known in part for its comfort food is looking to expand to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a Patch article, Lucy's American Tavern is planning to open a new restaurant and bar in Woburn, moving into the space on Rainin Road where a location of Waxy O'Connor's had been until closing in the early part of 2019. The post mentions that the city's license commission is slated to look into their request for a liquor license on April 15; if approved and the menu ends up being similar to that of Lucy's on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester's Adams Village neighborhood, expect to see such items as burgers, wings, nachos, steak tips, pulled pork, fish and chips, macaroni and cheese, and more at the new location, along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for the new dining and drinking spot from the people behind Lucy's American Tavern in Woburn is 1 Rainin Road, Woburn, MA, 01801.

[September 30 update: A website for the place indicates that the new restaurant and bar from the Lucy's team will be called Sam Walker's Tavern, and that it plans to open sometime this fall. (A Patch article had reported on the name earlier.)]

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Tangierino Has Morphed into Street Bistro Charlestown and Boston Cigar Club

A French and Moroccan restaurant in Charlestown that reconcepted a few years ago has reconcepted again.

According to Patrick Maguire of Maguire Promotions & Hospitality Consulting, Tangierino on Main Street has become Bistro Street Charlestown, with a Charlestown Patriot-Bridge article mentioning that the new dining spot plans to have a soft opening today. The article also mentions that Boston Cigar Club will open both next door and in the basement and will include a store, while the restaurant itself will focus on "bistro-style comfort food with a flair," with the menu including small plates, burgers, steak dishes, and more.

Samad Naamad first opened Tangierino approximately 20 years ago, with the restaurant changing over to a Spanish tapas bar called Madera 83 in 2017, then changing back to Tangierino a year later.

The address for Street Bistro Charlestown is 83 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129.

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Three Squares Craft Kitchen & Cocktails in Needham Has Closed

A casual upscale suburban restaurant known for its comfort food and mixed drinks has shut down permanently.

According to multiple sources, Three Squares Craft Kitchen & Cocktails in Needham is no longer in operation, with a Facebook post from the Highland Avenue spot confirming that it has indeed closed for good. Three Squares, which had been open until recently during the pandemic (and featured live music on its outdoor patio) first opened in the summer of 2013, offering such items as clam chowder, fried pickles, burgers, fish and chips, steak tips, blackened salmon, seafood fra diavolo, and more, as well as an array of beer, wine, and cocktails.

The address for Three Squares Craft Kitchen & Cocktails was 669 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 669 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494.

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Hearth 'n Kettle in Weymouth Has Closed

A small group of restaurants known in part for their breakfast dishes and old-fashioned comfort food items has gotten a bit smaller, as their sole Boston-area location has shut down.

According to a source, Hearth 'n Kettle is no longer in operation, with a post within the Weymouth Foodies Facebook group page showing a photo of a sign out front that says "We have sold the building and closed the restaurant effective today July 30th, 2020." A check on the Hearth 'n Kettle website seems to confirm its closure, as the locations page has removed detailed information on the Weymouth outlet while its location on the map is no longer a live link. Its two remaining restaurants in Hyannis and South Yarmouth remain open, based on the locations page.

Hearth 'n Kettle first started out in 1973, and once had a number of other locations in Eastern Massachusetts, including in Attleboro, Franklin, Plymouth, and Orleans; the Weymouth location had been in business for 23 years. (The Catania Hospitality Group, which is behind Hearth 'n Kettle, also runs the Dan'l Webster Inn in Sandwich and Grand Cru in Hyannis.)

The address for the now-closed Hearth 'n Kettle in Weymouth was 151 Main Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188. The website for the remaining two locations can be found at https://www.hearthnkettle.com/

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Eat at Jumbo's Is Returning to Somerville's Ball Square

A comfort food spot in Somerville that morphed into a vegetarian eatery is returning to its old space.

According to a Facebook post, Eat at Jumbo's is coming back to Ball Square, moving into the space on Broadway that has been home to Sassafras since the spring of 2018. Grover Taylor, who is behind both restaurants, may be doing some "Sassafras ticketed private dinners" in order to give a proper goodbye to that restaurant, though exact details have not been given as of yet, and it isn't known exactly when Eat at Jumbo's will officially reopen, so keep checking back for updates.

Eat at Jumbo's first opened in 2009, featuring such items as wings, pizza, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and more when it first opened, with the focus becoming more on vegetarian and vegan items before it changed into Sassafras.

The address for Eat at Jumbo's (and Sassafras) is 688 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144. The website for Eat at Jumbo's can be found at https://www.eatatjumbos.com/

[December 6 update: A new Facebook post from the place indicates that Eat at Jumbo's has opened, with takeout, delivery, online ordering, and a limited amount of indoor seating available. (The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.)]

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Eat at Jumbo's in Somerville's Ball Square Is Now Sassafras

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Blue Hills Grille in Canton Is Closing for Good

An upscale comfort food spot that gets its name from a massive state park across the street is getting ready to shut down permanently.

According to a source, Blue Hills Grille in Canton is closing its doors, with a Facebook post from the Washington Street spot saying that "We will be closing our doors this Monday the 29th We hope to use this last week to say goodbye to our friends, regulars and staff that have allowed us to serve countless cocktails and dinners to the great communities that we have had the opportunity of taking care of." It is not known if the COVID-19 pandemic played a direct role in their decision to close; they had been offering takeout/delivery during the outbreak, and outdoor dining of late as well.

Blue Hills Grille first opened in the fall of 2014, taking over the space near the Canton/Milton border that had been home to the Suffolk Grille.

The address for The Blue Hills Grille is 2790 Washington Street (Route 138), Canton, MA, 02021.

[June 28 update: The Facebook page for Blue Hills Grille indicates that today was its last day in operation.]

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Coda in Boston's South End Has Closed for Good

A cozy neighborhood spot in the South End that is known in part for its comfort food and beer has shut its doors.

According to a source, Coda on Columbus Avenue has closed permanently, with its closing becoming official over the past day or two, and this has just been confirmed by the restaurant this afternoon. We have also been told that SRV in the South End and The Salty Pig in the Back Bay--both of which are under the same ownership--will remain in operation.

Coda first opened in 2007, taking over the space where Tim's Tavern had once been.

The address for Coda was 329 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116.

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Neighborhood Kitchen Opens in Former Baity Space in Medford

A new restaurant with an interesting mix of cuisines has come to Medford, moving into a space where one of the region's few Egyptian spots had been.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Neighborhood Kitchen is now open on Spring Street in the former Baity Space, with a Patch post indicating that the new eatery offers a mix of Asian and Caribbean fare along with American comfort food. A section of the menu on the Patch page shows such items as lemongrass beef, jerk shrimp and grits, blackened salmon with rice, chicken and waffles, Caribbean lasagna, burgers, macaroni and cheese, vegetable rangoon, and green tea mochi.

Baity closed in June after being in business for a bit more than a year, with the restaurant offering Egyptian fare.

The address for Neighborhood Kitchen is 84 Spring Street, Medford, MA, 02155. An Instagram page for the place can be found at https://www.instagram.com/theneighborhood_kitchen/ though it currently has no activity as of yet.

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Allston Property Containing Lulu's Is Up for Sale; Future of Restaurant Unknown

The future of a comfort food restaurant in Allston is up in the air, as the space in which it resides is on the market.

A brochure for "417-433 Cambridge Street" that was tweeted by @allstonratcity indicates that the property housing Lulu's is up for sale, with the executive summary within the brochure saying that it is "a premier redevelopment opportunity with strong in-place income...for sale or proposals for a joint-venture redevelopment of the property." The summary goes on to state that "While there is significant development value in 417-433 Cambridge Street, it is also advantageously leased to a diverse selection of retail tenants, providing investors with a return on their capital before and during the development process." At this point in time, it is not known exactly what will happen to the space where Lulu's resides, nor is it known when any redevelopment could happen, so for now, it appears that the restaurant will continue in operation.

Lulu's first opened in June of 2014 in the space where Cafe Brazil had been; the restaurant offers such items as salsa tots, warm pretzel rolls, deviled eggs, wild game chili, short rib mac and cheese, pork chops, grilled flank steak, pulled pork sandwiches, and more.

The address for Lulu's is 421 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA, 02134. Its website can be found at https://www.lulusallston.com

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Common Ground in Allston Is Closing

A popular restaurant and bar in Allston is saying farewell.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Common Ground is shutting down at the end of business hours tonight, with the Harvard Avenue spot saying that "Tonight at 2am we will be closing our doors for good so come celebrate with us Mr. Piercy C K Ryan will be on the bar." A couple of sources tell us that its location in Arlington Center will remain in operation, however, so this just affects the original restaurant.

Common Ground, which first opened in 1995, has been known in part for its comfort food, craft beer list, and craft cocktails.

The address for Common Ground in Allston is 83 Harvard Avenue, Boston, MA, 02134. The website for the existing location in Arlington--which is at 319 Broadway--is http://commongroundarlington.com/

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The Fat Cat in Quincy Is Moving to a New Location

A favorite spot for comfort food and beer has shut down for the time being, as it is leaving its home for a new space nearby.

According to a Facebook post from the place, The Fat Cat in Quincy shuttered last night and is now getting ready to move from its former home at 24 Chestnut Street to a new space at 1495 Hancock Street, which is where Iron Furnace had been until closing a couple of years ago. The note says that the restaurant hopes to reopen in mid-August and that it will "have all sorts of new tricks, drinks and menu items coming your way."

The Fat Cat has been featured by our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants) as an under-the-radar gastropub-type place with such dishes as fried pickles, macaroni and cheese, and burgers. The review can be found at the link below:

https://www.hiddenboston.com/FatCat.html

The website for The Fat Cat is at http://thefatcat.localsearch365.com/

[September 3 update: The Patriot Ledger mentions that The Fat Cat is now open in its new space.]

[September 6 update: A Facebook post indicates that the new location of The Fat Cat is only open for dinner service for now, with lunch service possibly beginning within a week or so.]

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Update: Uncle Julio's to Open at The Village at Burlington Mall; Earls Kitchen + Bar Will Not Be Opening There After All

[Ed note: This article was updated on August 7 to reflect the fact that Earl's will not be coming to The Village at Burlington Mall after all.]

A section of a suburban mall is in the process of being reinvented, and a another restaurant has been proposed for the space.

According to an article in the Patch, a location of Uncle Julio's is planning to open at a new outdoor "lifestyle center" in Burlington called The Village at Burlington Mall, which is opening at the site of the former Sears automotive center and will also include locations of Caffe Nero and Cava. Uncle Julio's, which is an upscale Mexican chain based in Texas, would be bringing its first outlet to the Boston area--and New England.

Earlier, it had been reported that a location of Earls Kitchen + Bar would also be opening at The Village at Burlington Mall, but we have been told that this will not be happening.

It appears that an outdoor beer garden is also being proposed for The Village at Burlington Mall, though few details have been given on that as of yet.

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